Geodes near Globe, AZ
4 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Globe report geode. The closest is Area around Ellison Creek, about 72 miles out (1 hr 29 min drive).
Geodes are hollow, roughly spherical rocks lined with crystals, most often quartz, amethyst, or calcite. They weather out of limestone and volcanic host rock and concentrate in creek gravels and hillside float.
Map of 4 geode collecting spots within 150 miles of Globe, Arizona
Closest geodes spots to Globe
- Area around Ellison CreekGila County, Arizona72 mi · 1 hr 29 min driveAgate, Jasper, Geode
- Both sides of Mule Creek RoadGreenlee County, Arizona102 mi · 2 hr 7 min driveChalcedony Geode
- LunaCatron County, New Mexico108 mi · 2 hr 15 min driveGeode, Amethyst
- Alum MountainGrant County, New Mexico149 mi · 3 hr 7 min driveGeode, Carnelian
Types of geodes reported near Globe
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Geode3
- Chalcedony Geode1
Every geode spot within 150 miles of Globe
Sorted by distance from Globe. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area around Ellison Creek | Gila County | 34.3473, -111.2735 | Public | |
| Both sides of Mule Creek RoadAZ 78 | Greenlee County |
| 33.1027, -109.0607 | Public |
| LunaUS 180 | Catron County | 33.8197, -108.9853 | Public | |
| Alum Mountain | Grant County | 33.1326, -108.2192 | Permission |
Geodes near Globe FAQ
Where can I find geodes near Globe?+
4 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Globe report geode. The closest is Area around Ellison Creek in Gila County County, roughly 72 miles away (1 hr 29 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect geodes on public land near Globe?+
3 of the 4 spots here sit on land mapped as publicly accessible. Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land with limits set by the local field office; national parks and most state parks are closed to collecting. Confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I know if a rock is a geode before cracking it open?+
Candidates are rounder and lighter than solid rocks of the same size, with a bumpy cauliflower surface. Shake one next to your ear: loose crystals sometimes rattle. The only sure test is opening it with a cross-peen hammer or a soil pipe cutter, which gives cleaner halves than a flat smash.
How far from Globe do I need to drive?+
The nearest geode spot is about 72 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 149 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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